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First Order Heavy Assault Walker

Name: LEGO First Order Heavy Assault Walker 75189
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 75189
Rating: 4.49 (116 reviews)

67 · MIXED REVIEWSINVESTMENT GRADE: BB20171,376 pcsHigh agreement · 99%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

116

Consensus

WAIT FOR SALE

BrickScore

Mixed Reviews

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The First Order Heavy Assault Walker earns a Mixed Reviews verdict with a BrickScore of 66.5: owners who bought it largely enjoyed the build and display result (4.49/5, 87% would-recommend), but the value-for-money signal and the tier placement both indicate meaningful reservations that keep it from being an unqualified recommendation."

Owner feedback on the 2017 First Order Heavy Assault Walker (AT-M6) is broadly positive: 116 ratings average 4.49 out of 5, and 87% of LEGO buyers would recommend it. Reviewer commentary from the included LEGO.com accounts emphasizes a sturdy Technic frame, satisfying display presence, enjoyable action features (rotating gun turret, poseable legs), and a rewarding build experience for a large 1,376-piece set. Critical expert analysis is not represented in the source data, which gives the BrickScore of 66.5 and Mixed Reviews tier added significance as a signal that independent reviewers saw meaningful limitations alongside the strengths.

Where they split: The absence of independent expert reviews in the source data creates an inherent gap. The BrickScore of 66.5 and Mixed Reviews tier suggest critics identified value and design concerns that owner accounts do not surface prominently. The 3.8/5 value-for-money from LEGO's buyer panel and 87% (not 100%) would-recommend are the clearest signals that enthusiasm is real but not universal.

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LOVED (7)

01Sturdy Technic frame that supports a large, top-heavy model well
02Impressive display presence alongside other Star Wars large-scale sets
03Rotating gun turret at the top as an action feature
04Poseable legs with a satisfying stance when properly positioned
05Interesting and varied build techniques across multiple sessions
06Minifigure lineup noted positively by multiple owners
07Internal space for minifigures

CRITICIZED (3)

01Legs can be unsteady if the stance is not set carefully
02Some Technic connection points visible and potentially loose on certain sections
03Top turret remains open and visible when not engaged, noted as a minor cosmetic issue by one owner

What reviewers are saying

Solid Brix Studios

"I therefore have high expectations for this set, although its price of £129.99 or $149.99 seems rather high given the inclusion of just five minifigures."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

2014 AT-AT (75054) — Both are literally the exact same scale despite promotional imagery suggesting the AT-M6 should be significantly larger. This is the biggest disappointment with the set—for $150, David expected it to be notably bigger than the 2014 AT-AT.

75054 AT-AT — The AT-M6 is almost the same size as the 2014 AT-AT and offers similar display presence but with less functionality and less accuracy according to reviewers. A bigger rendition would have better distinguished this set, but that would have required higher pricing. The AT-AT was cheaper ($110 vs $150) with similar minifigure count.

75177 First Order Heavy Scout Walker — Resistance Trooper legs match those found on a soldier in this set, indicating design consistency across AT-series walkers.

75202 Defence of Crait — A similar but not identical Captain Poe Dameron minifigure appears in this set. The reviewer and commenters note overlap in minifigure selection.

Star WarsTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

WAIT FOR SALE

Solid Brix Studios

Expert Video Source

WAIT FOR SALE

"it's price is very high but at the same time it is a solidly built set it's accurate to what it is I'm kind of torn about it to be honest to you guys I'm torn to recommend it I honestly I would wait to buy it like waited wait for it to go down with $20 I think a hundred and thirty dollars is a fantastic price to buy this set"

Key Pros

✓Very cool and unique gorilla-inspired design
✓Legs are highly articulate and well-designed
✓Excellent rotating turret with easy stud-shooter mechanism

Key Cons

✕Significantly underscaled compared to poster imagery and should be larger
✕Exactly the same size as the 2014 AT-AT despite being a 'bigger' design

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

WAIT FOR SALE

"I therefore have high expectations for this set, although its price of £129.99 or $149.99 seems rather high given the inclusion of just five minifigures."

Key Pros

✓Exclusive Rey and Poe Dameron minifigures with detailed torso printing
✓Well-designed Resistance Trooper with unique printing and new helmet
✓Strong articulation with ratchet joints remaining sturdy

Key Cons

✕Troop bay positioned too far back relative to leg positioning
✕Rear sloped armor too short, creating awkward proportions inconsistent with front panels

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Value drivers

Solid Brix Studios: First Order Walker Pilot (exclusive to this set only) and new Rey minifigure (only source in fall wave)

Brickset Reviews: Exclusive Rey minifigure with updated hair and Jedi robes; exclusive Poe Dameron variant with new torso printing.

Exclusivity

Solid Brix Studios: Contains two exclusive/exclusive-variant minifigures (Walker Pilot exclusive to this set; Rey new variant only in this set this year)

Brickset Reviews: Exclusive minifigures (Rey and Poe) and retailer-wide release (not limited).

Resale

Solid Brix Studios: Not explicitly stated, but David's recommendation to wait for a $20 price drop suggests the set will see discounts relatively soon.

Brickset Reviews: Not explicitly stated. The reviewer does not address long-term value or aftermarket performance.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (6)

Rey - Light Bluish Gray Tied Robe

$16

Resistance Trooper - Dark Tan Hoodie Jacket, Harness, Beard, Helmet with Chin Guard

$15

First Order Walker Driver

$11

Captain Poe Dameron

$11

First Order Stormtrooper (Pointed Mouth Pattern)

First Order Stormtrooper (Rounded Mouth Pattern)

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Printed control panel tile
Brand new printed tile not seen in another set yet, serves as the pilot cockpit control panel—no sticker used.
Printed 2x2 inverted tile (cockpit detail)
Located in the cockpit, described as looking 'rather nice.' A printed decorative detail inside the walker head.
Hinged roof (cockpit)
Functional element allowing access to the single-seat cockpit interior.
Ratchet joints (hips and knees)
Used throughout the leg articulation to provide sturdy poseable limbs that maintain position.
Technic pins and rods (feet/rams)
Feet attached using Technic pins and include rods representing rams, similar to those on AT-AT.

What Owners Say · summarized from 60 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love the build experience and display appeal, but struggle with leg stability, falling-off parts, and insufficient minifigure count for the price.

COMMON PRAISE

+Engaging, detailed build with clever construction techniques
+Impressive display piece with great aesthetics and imposing presence
+Excellent minifigure selection including new Rey and Poe Dameron
+Fun play features like rotating cannon and poseable legs

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Decorative leg pieces and side panels fall off too easily with play
−Difficulty keeping the walker balanced and standing properly due to leg positioning
−Limited interior space and too few minifigures included for the price point
−Unstable back panels lack proper support and feel flimsy

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Buyer Ratings